Music at MiddaySelect Fridays, 12:15-1 pm at National City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 5 Thomas Circle NW
Concerts are offered live (social distancing in effect; masks required) and also broadcast on the NCCC YouTube channel. Admission is free, though donations are accepted. Detailed information at www.nationalcitycc.org or contact the Rev. Dr. J. Michael McMahon at mmcmahon@nationalcitycc.org National Competition in Service PlayingJan. 6-8, 2022
Sponsored by the DC Chapter of AGO, Schoenstein and Co. Organ Builders, and St. Paul’s K Street, Washington, DC Competition Guidelines: Preliminary Recorded Round Candidates submit video or audio digital recording of a live performance with their local singers, to include
a. Responsorial style with antiphon and accompanied solo verses b. Anglican Chant Submission qualifications and deadline: Open to all American citizens under age 30 at the time of application. Applicants must submit a scan of their US passport or state-approved ID. Submission deadline for preliminary round: Nov. 15, 2021. Submission fee of $35 payable to DC Chapter AGO or via Paypal Submission location: via Dropbox, details coming Selection of Four Finalists: Candidates will be notified of their qualification by Dec. 1, 2021. Housing in Washington, DC, will be provided for finalists for three nights. Final Live Competition Jan. 6-8, at St. Paul's K Street: Finalists arrive Jan. 6 or 7 to work on the organ for three hours each. Friday 6-10 pm: Finalists rehearse with a local choir in 45-minute increments. Saturday 10-noon: Public lecture-workshop by Professor Thomas Murray on accompanying Benjamin Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb.” Lunch on your own. 1-3:30 pm: Finalists perform publicly with a local choir conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Smith Jury deliberation and announcement of winner 6 pm: Dinner with judges, finalists and committee Repertoire for live Final Round 1. Vocal solo. Choose one from a. Ex ore innocentium by John Ireland b. Clouds and darkness or He delivered the poor (from Hear my Words) by C.H.H.Parry c. Easter (from Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams 2. Psalm setting. Choose one from a. Anglican Chant of at least 6 vv b. Responsorial Psalm of at least 4 vv c. Gregorian Introit Antiphon including verse and Gloria 3. German choral or Genevan psalm tune of candidates’ choice 4. Hymn composed after 1830 of candidates’ choice (Items 3 and 4 should include at least three stanzas, with introduction, interlude and free harmonization, as if accompanying an enthusiastic congregation of some 200.) 5. One of the following: a. Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in A by C.V. Stanford b. Give unto the Lord by Edward Elgar c. Sanctus and Agnus Dei from Gabriel Faure’s Requiem d. Te Deum from Collegium Regale by Herbert Howells Panel of Judges Professor Thomas Murray Dr. John Walker National Cathedral Canon Michael McCarthy Prizes $5,000 1st Prize provided by Schoenstein & Co. $2,500 2nd Prize provided by Schoenstein & Co. Housing for finalists will be provided for three nights. |
Organ EventsTuesday, June 29, 12:10 pm: Church of the Epiphany posts a performance by organist Jinsun Cho on its Youtube channel. She plays Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major BWV 564 by J. S. Bach and Sonata on the 94th Psalm by Julius Reubke.
Sunday, July 4, 6 pm: Andrew Vu, the assistant director of music of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, will perform a recital. A carillon recital by Robert Grogan will precede the organ recital at 5:30. Wednesday, July 7, 12:40 pm: Peter Bayer of the University of Toronto will play a recital at St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Masks and social-distancing will be observed. Also to be live-streamed. For more information, visit the Cathedral website. Donations accepted, but not required. Sunday, July 11, 6 pm: Leo Abbot of Boston will play a recital at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A carillon recital by Robert Grogan will precede the organ recital at 5:30. Sunday, July 18, 6 pm: Virgil Barkauskas of Melville, NY, will play a recital at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A carillon recital by Robert Grogan will precede the organ recital at 5:30. Sunday, July 25, 6 pm: Lisa Mitchell of Reston, Va., will play a recital at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A carillon recital by Robert Grogan will precede the organ recital at 5:30. Sunday, Aug. 1, 3:30 pm: Stefan Donner of Vienna, Austria, will play a recital at St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Tentative program to include J. S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue in Eb Major, BWV 552, César Franck's Fantasia in C Major, and Maurice Duruflé's Suite pour orgue, op. 5 Prélude, Sicilienne and Toccata. Masks and social-distancing will be observed. Also to be live-streamed. For more information, visit the Cathedral website. Donations accepted, but not required. Sunday, Aug. 1, 6 pm: Benjamin LaPrairie, associate director of music at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, will play a recital. A carillon recital by Robert Grogan will precede the organ recital at 5:30. Sunday, Aug. 8, 6 pm: Jonathan Embry of Helena, MT, will play a recital at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A carillon recital by Robert Grogan will precede the organ recital at 5:30. Sunday, Aug. 15, 6 pm: Charles Higgs of Milton, GA, will play a recital at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A carillon recital by Robert Grogan will precede the organ recital at 5:30. Sunday, Aug. 22, 6 pm: Peter Latona, director of music at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, will play a recital. A carillon recital by Robert Grogan will precede the organ recital at 5:30. Sunday, Aug. 29, 6 pm: Joel Kumro of Richmond, VA, will play a recital at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A carillon recital by Robert Grogan will precede the organ recital at 5:30. |
